I took the shuttle bus from Gancheng Station in Taichung. The cable car ride was long and offered great views! Since I went during a cooler season, cycling was also very pleasant!
I think the package deal is a great value!
The experience was amazing, we started with a boat tour of the Sun moon Lake, tried local cold tea and walked around the local restaurants tasting the specialties such as shrimp chips. The price for the boat trip was 300 Taiwanese dollars. Then we did a bike tour along the Moon side of the lake, the price was 350 Taiwanese dollars. After visiting the temple, tasting good cakes at Taichung we finished the day with the amazing sunset at wetlands, I truly enjoyed walking on the swallow water and admiring such a unique nature. The only negative aspect is that, although I requested the english guide, the driver was speaking very little english, the local guide on the boat was speaking only Chinese so I couldn't understand anything about the lake explanation. I was not informed of the bike ride cost of 350 Taiwanese dollars, only at the end one participant told me I had to pay this amount
Buying tickets on the day of travel is cheaper than buying them on-site, about 96% off, and they also give you a NT$50 voucher at the sales counter—it's worth it! We also rode the Crystal Cable Car, highly recommended! ^^
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Sun Moon Lake Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Sun Moon Lake year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 65–72°F, mild and comfortable climate, increasing rainfall. Common activities: lake cruise, hiking, cycling. Recommended clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Summer (June–August): Average 73–74°F, hot and humid, occasional showers. Common activities: water activities, boating, enjoying sunrises and sunsets. Recommended clothing: light and breathable clothing, hat, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): Average 67–73°F, cool and pleasant, decreasing rainfall. Common activities: viewing maple leaves, hiking, tasting local cuisine. Recommended clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Winter (December–February): Average 56–62°F, mild and dry, little rain. Common activities: hot spring bathing, enjoying the lake scenery. Recommended clothing: warm jacket, sweater.
Sun Moon Lake climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 68.4°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 103 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: July
Sun Moon Lake monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
56.8°F
0.9
February
62.2°F
1.6
March
65.1°F
3.7
April
72.1°F
10.7
May
70.7°F
13.7
June
73.2°F
14.1
July
74.7°F
24.3
August
74.3°F
12.2
September
73.8°F
9.4
October
72°F
8.1
November
67.3°F
3.3
December
58.3°F
1.1
Sun Moon Lake weather for the next seven days
8/12
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
86.5°F/71.2°F
8/13
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
85.3°F/70.6°F
8/14
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
87.1°F/70°F
8/15
Saturday
Partly Cloudy
84.7°F/70°F
8/16
Sunday
Light rain shower
83.9°F/70.4°F
8/17
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
84.7°F/68.6°F
8/18
Tuesday
Light rain shower
78.4°F/70.6°F
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